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JPBS Tall Tales
by JPB Smith
Renowned horror and adventure author JPB Smith, aka Joey Mac Gabhann, aka Javier McGowan, returns after a long hiatus with his famed and fearsome ”Tall Tales” series of stories. All read by Gialuca Chestiron, the Tales are definitely not suitable for children.
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JPBS2 #15: Vol. 8 Wrap-Up Party
Following the release of JPBS Tall Tales Vol. 8, our trusty narrator Gianluca Chestiron (aka Ferro da Stiro) takes us on a couple more walks to discuss the new stories and more, with a couple "Guess The Music Videos" in between. Recorded on 28/02/2026.
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Vol 8, Story 10: Sorry To Be The Bearer Of Bad News
For Antonio, a mundane office job was taking its toll, but others wanted something too. Read by Gianluca Chestiron. Not suitable for children.
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Vol 8, Story 9: Proffeddy
A enigmatic professor becomes famed, but at what biological cost. Read by Gianluca Chestiron. Not suitable for children.
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Vol 8, Story 8: Prison Tale
Small time criminal Vince was always looking out for his "little" cousin Marshall. Read by Gianluca Chestiron. Not suitable for children.
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Vol 8, Story 7: Martin & Roy Mysteries: "Run For Your Life" - Sorry I Was Sleeping Ep. 4
The famed enemies of crime are back and this time on the track to fitness, but more trouble could be just around the bend. Read by Gianluca Chestiron. Not suitable for children.
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Vol 8, Story 6: "Join Us Jane" - The Secret Society
Struggling artists sometimes just need one big break to make it. Read by Gianluca Chestiron. Not suitable for children.
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Vol 8, Story 5: Tommy In The Movies
Tommy and friends were budding movie-makers, but how would they manage in the real film industry. Read by Gianluca Chestiron. Not suitable for children.
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Vol 8, Story 4: The Mission O'er The Land 2 - Northern Land
Brady is back for another mission across a land, but he has a new partner with him as they head to the mysterious North. Read by Gianluca Chestiron. Not suitable for children.
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Vol 8, Story 3: Night Of The Yucca Plant
For Mack, being home alone for an evening could turn into a formidable challenge. Read by Gianluca Chestiron. Not suitable for children.
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Vol. 8, Story 2: Humans 3.0
Alexander was a prepared man, but would he and his family really be ready for a whole new way of life. Read by Gianluca Chestiron. Not suitable for children.
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Vol. 8, Story 1: Rip & Bob
Two odd brothers somehow end up in an even stranger place. Read by Gianluca Chestiron. Not suitable for children.
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JPBS2 #14: Tall Tales Vol. 6 Review
JPBS Tall Tales narrator Gianluca Chestiron is back out walking to deliver another run-down of a previously released volume. See back to JPBS2 #9 for the Vol. 5 one. Plus some supermarket distractions and a chilling JPB Smith family episode. Recorded on 25/02/2026.
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JPBS2 #13: A Sunday Walk'n'Talk With GL
In another episode effected by wind (and edited intermittently throughout to remove wind-noise), JPBS Tall Tales narrator Gianluca Chestiron gives us more insight into the recording and JPB Smith's odd family while out on the roads. Recorded on 22/02/2026.
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JPBS2 #12: A Morning Park Walk With GL / "Guess The Music Videos" Revealed
JPBS Tall Tales narrator Gianluca Chestironis returns to the park for a nice relaxing walk, followed by the reveal of all "Guess The Music Videos" so far, and finally some later road walking to wrap things up with more chilling tales from JPB Smith's history. Recorded on 21/02/2026.
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JPBS2 #11: GL Meets The Friendliest Cat
Gianluca Chestiron, the JPBS Tall Tales narrator, is back on a walk'n'talk after a few busy days with some Vol. 8 news, some spooky tales of his own, and a chance encounter while recording with the friendliest cat imaginable. Apologies for wind interference. Recorded on 20/02/2026.
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JPBS2 #10: A Walk'n'Talk with GL, plus Guess The Video Game/Music Video
On the 10th JPBS2 ep, JPBS Tall Tales narrator Gianluca Chestiron discusses more of the difficulties of recording out doors, as well as another unsavoury instance from JPB Smith's history, followed by some fun at home . Recorded on 16/02/2026.
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JPBS2 #9: Tall Tales Vol. 5 Review (On A Windy Walk With GL)
As previously discussed, Tall Tales narrator Gianluca Chestiron delivers a run-down of the first classic TT volume to be uploaded, while battling against the wind (apologies for any windy audio segments), before finishing off with another interesting insight into JPBS history. Recorded on 15/02/2026.
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JPBS2 #8: A JBPS2 Walk With Gianluca
Good Old GL, Gianluca Chestiron the JPBS Tall Tall narrator, is on the first walk of a new era as the previously named Bonus Episodes officially become "JPBS2"; plus he describes and discusses his horrific night terrors, and more of JPB Smith's unsettling personal history. Recorded on 13/02/2026.
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JPBS2 (Bonus Eps) #7: An Evening Walk With Gianluca To Reflect On Last Night's Walk
JPBS Tall Tall narrator Gianluca Chestiron feels the need to talk more on the previous recording's odd incident. Recorded on 12/02/2026.
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JPBS2 (Bonus Eps) #6, Part 2: A Nightwalk with Gianluca Chestiron
After ending what turned out to be Part 1, Gianluca returned to the streets for a damp 10PM walk to continue procrastinating ahead of the recording of Vol. 8, featuring suitably a grim unexpected encounter. Recorded on 11/02/2026.
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JPBS2 (Bonus Eps) #6, Part 1: Guess the Music Video with Gianluca Chestiron
JPBS Tall Tales narrator Gianluca Chestiron couldn't resist a few more rounds of Guess The Music video to unwind in between the recordings of Vol. 7 and 8. Recorded on 11/02/2026.
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JPBS2 (Bonus Eps) #5: An Interbellum Walk With Gianluca Chestiron / Guess the Music Video
JPBS Tall Tales narrator Gianluca Chestiron is back for another walk in some nicer surroundings than previously, with more ponderings on Vol. 7 and on the future Vol. 8, followed by a few rounds of Guess The Music Video back at home. Recorded on 10/02/2026.
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JPBS2 (Bonus Eps) #4: Vol. 7 Wrap-Up Party with Gianluca Chestiron (A Walk With / Guess the Music Video)
JPBS Tall Tales narrator Gianluca Chestiron is in jubilant form as Vol.7 is finally in the history books. Join GL on a celebratory walk where he reviews the new series, followed by some "Guess The Music Video" at home, and then another walk and talk for more memories and thoughts. Apologies for the background noise. Recorded on 07/02/2026.
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Vol. 7, Story 10: Cheese Shop
Warren had inherited a quiet family business from his grandfather and was determined to make it work, what could go wrong? Read by Gianluca Chestiron. Not suitable for children.
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Vol. 7, Story 9: The Voyage of The Bruce
During the Great Age of Adventure, great men may clash with each other as well as the waves on the high seas. Read by Gianluca Chestiron. Not suitable for children.
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Vol. 7, Story 8: Court Justice
A brief tale of justice, or potentially the lack therefore. Read by Gianluca Chestiron. Not suitable for children.
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Vol. 7, Story 7: Martin & Roy Mysteries: "Dial 147 For Murder" - Sorry I Was Sleeping Ep.3
The great masters of law return for a seemingly relaxing night of sport. Read by Gianluca Chestiron. Not suitable for children.
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Vol. 7, Story 6: The Human Man
Heléna's biology career was just about to begin, when she came in contact with quite a strange individual. Read by Gianluca Chestiron. Not suitable for children.
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Vol. 7, Story 5: Solo Free Climb
A tough climb becomes even tougher, even for some of the world's toughest climbers. Read by Gianluca Chestiron. Not suitable for children.
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Vol. 7, Story 4: JDD Football 2036
The JDD Team must adapt and compete to survive within a new age. Read by Gianluca Chestiron. Not suitable for children.
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Vol. 7, Story 3: A Girl In The Forest
A fantastical tale of forests, magic, and a chance encounter. Read by Gianluca Chestiron. Not suitable for children.
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Vol. 7, Story 2: Home Invader
The Campbells had invested heavily in home security, but would it be enough. Read by Gianluca Chestiron. Not suitable for children.
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Vol. 7, Story 1: Hospital of Death
The top doctors at St. Mercy's Hospital must deal with a strange new illness. Read by Gianluca Chestiron. Not suitable for children.
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JPBS2 (Bonus Eps) #3: A Break With Gianluca Chestiron ("Guess the Music Video")
An exhausted Gianluca Chestiron, the JPBS Tall Tales narrator, takes one more needed time-out from the recording of Vol.7 while looking for a new format. Recorded on 04/02/2026.
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JPBS2 (Bonus Eps) #2: Another Walk With Gianluca Chestiron
JPBS Tall Tales narrator Gianluca "GL" Chestiron returns to take more time out from the recording of Vol.7 and to share more of the dark secrets from JPB Smith's obscure family history, and of his own career pre-Tall Tales. Recorded on 31/01/2026.
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JPBS2 (Bonus Eps) #1: A Walk With Gianluca Chestiron
Ahead of the release of the latest Volume, JPBS Tall Tales narrator Gianluca Chestiron takes us on a special intimate walk to discuss his history with JPB Smith and of the origins of Tall Tales as an audio experience. Recorded on 18/01/2026.
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Vol. 6, Story 10: Galaxtaca
In the distant future, not all is as it seems but the spirit of the 20th century remains strong. Read by Gianluca Chestiron. Not suitable for children.
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Vol. 6, Story 9: The New Beat Scene
A nostalgic trip back to a time when rock'n'roll took over the world. Read by Gianluca Chestiron. Not suitable for children.
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Vol. 6, Story 8: Martin & Roy Detective Mysteries: Sorry, I Was Sleeping Ep.2
The famous crime fighting duo of Martin and his best friend/employee Roy return to assist a mysterious woman in their most chilling adventure yet. Read by Gianluca Chestiron. Not suitable for children.
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Vol. 6, Story 7: Cargo Cult
Two good men from a quiet town travel to the far side of the world to help others not so fortunate. Read by Gianluca Chestiron. Not suitable for children.
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Vol. 6, Story 6: The Nightmarish Hot Dog
Frank wanted to treat himself to his favourite meal. Read by Gianluca Chestiron. Not suitable for children.
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Vol. 6, Story 5: The Last Old Prison
Cooper was a good guard, but had never been to the end of the prison's West Wing. Read by Gianluca Chestiron. Not suitable for children.
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Vol. 6, Story 4: The Tale of an Arrogant Man
Could the big cheese at the Bank of Clue change his ways? Read by Gianluca Chestiron. Not suitable for children.
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Vol. 6, Story 3: An Inauspicious Journey
Tom was a man who was proud of his tidy town. Read by Gianluca Chestiron. Not suitable for children.
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Vol. 6, Story 2: A Comic Tragedy
All the youths in town would come to Mr Sports' comic book shop. Read by Gianluca Chestiron. Not suitable for children.
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Vol. 6, Story 1: The Mission O’er The Land
The tale of Brady the adventurous boy and his mission to be the first person to cross a country. Ready by Gianluca Chestiron. Not suitable for children.
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A Note on Vol. 1-4
Official JPBS Tall Tales narrator Gianluca Chestiron explains why we started at Vol. 5.
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Vol.5, Story 10: The Treasure of the Bottom of the Sea
The story of James Jim and his chance meeting with The Professor. Read by Gianluca Chestiron. Not suitable for children.
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Vol. 5, Story 9: A History of Time - A Tribute
The fascinating tale of where we all came from. Read by Gianluca Chestiron. Not suitable for children.
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Vol. 5, Story 8: Rumpshackle (Gang Story)
Chefs and medics are an integral part of any good gang. Read by Gianluca Chestiron. Not suitable for children.
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
Renowned horror and adventure author JPB Smith, aka Joey Mac Gabhann, aka Javier McGowan, returns after a long hiatus with his famed and fearsome ”Tall Tales” series of stories. All read by Gialuca Chestiron, the Tales are definitely not suitable for children.
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